Convin, an innovative AI-powered conversation intelligence platform, has successfully raised $6.5 million in its latest funding round, spearheaded by India Quotient. This investment is set to propel the Bengaluru-based company’s growth, enabling it to bolster its core team and expand its distribution channels.
The funding round also welcomed new investor JSW Ventures, alongside existing backers…
Mumbai-based venture capital firm Kae Capital has announced the appointment of Abhishek Srivastava and Gaurav Chaturvedi as general partners. Srivastava, a former executive at Endiya Partners, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He was a founding director at Endiya Partners and is known for his deep expertise in venture capital and investment strategy. Chaturvedi, who has been with Kae…
Apple’s expanding presence in India is projected to generate up to 600,000 jobs by the end of the fiscal year, underscoring the company’s significant efforts to diversify its production away from China. The expansion is part of Apple’s broader strategy to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in India, driven by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes offered by the Indian…
Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, has appointed Michael Spanos as its new CEO. Spanos, who recently left his position as Chief Operating Officer at Delta Air Lines, takes over from David Deno, who announced his retirement in May.
Spanos’s departure from Delta, following a tumultuous period marked by a major CrowdStrike-related outage that disrupted thousands of…
During the latest earnings season, consumer-facing companies have observed a shift in shopping behaviors towards value-seeking. Lei Chen, co-CEO of PDD Holdings, the parent company of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, has coined the term “rational consumers” to describe this trend.
In a recent earnings call, Chen characterized these consumers as making more “thoughtful” choices, balancing…
Ruchir Sharma, a prominent global investor and author, will be the distinguished guest at the Express Adda event in Mumbai this Tuesday. Sharma, who serves as Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital, is set to offer his expert analysis on capitalism and the factors shaping both global and domestic economies.
Sharma’s latest book, What…
In today’s digital age, small businesses have access to a wealth of free tools that can help streamline operations, enhance productivity, and boost digital marketing efforts. Google, a leader in tech innovation, offers a suite of free tools designed to support various aspects of business management and growth. Here’s a comprehensive list of 35 free Google tools that can significantly benefit…
Rebel Foods, the Mumbai-based cloud kitchen startup behind brands like Faasos, Oven Story, and Behrouz Biryani, is negotiating a $120 million funding round led by Singapore’s Temasek. This new round, if completed, will mark another significant investment in the Indian startup ecosystem, echoing the large funding rounds seen recently by startups like Zepto and Meesho.
The funding is being sought…
Meta-owned WhatsApp is taking video calling to the next level with augmented reality (AR) effects and filters, currently being tested for iPhone users. According to update tracker WABetainfo, these new AR features have been introduced in the iOS 24.17.10.74 update available on TestFlight.
The AR capabilities aim to enhance video calling with a variety of new tools. Users will soon be able to apply…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced that it has been awarded a ₹11,000 crore contract from Adani Power and its subsidiary, Mahan Energen Ltd (MEL). The contract involves setting up three supercritical thermal power projects, each with a capacity of 2×800 MW. The projects will be located in Kawai, Rajasthan, and Mahan, Madhya Pradesh.
BHEL’s role includes supplying equipment and…
